Sphingosines are lipid signaling molecules that are involved in "diverse cellular processes"
Its in the class of cell membrane lipids (2-amino-4-octadecene-1,3-dio)
Important cellular metabolite.(A metabolite is " A compound that is essential for a metabolic process. A substance synthesized by the organism, or taken in from the environment. Autotrophic organisms take in inorganic metabolites, such as water, CO2, nitrates and some trace elements.")
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Chemical Formula :
C18 H37 O3
What are sphingosines?
Sphingosines are lipid signaling molecules that are involved in "diverse cellular processes"
Its in the class of cell membrane lipids (2-amino-4-octadecene-1,3-dio)
Important cellular metabolite.(A metabolite is " A compound that is essential for a metabolic process. A substance synthesized by the organism, or taken in from the environment. Autotrophic organisms take in inorganic metabolites, such as water, CO2, nitrates and some trace elements.")
http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/X3910E/X3910E16.htm
Where is it found at?
Insects
Plants
Yeasts
Additional Facts :
Molecular weight :299.49
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